St James’s Café is an oasis in the heart of St James’s Park. Surrounded by a rich abundance of flora and fauna, enjoy stunning views of the lake and fountain from the contemporary roof terrace, ...

The meridian line in Greenwich represents the Prime Meridian of the world, Longitude Zero (0° 0' 0"). Every place on the Earth is measured in terms of its angle east or west from this line. Since 1884 ...

This charming landscape has watched over the ever-changing city of London for hundreds of years. Greenwich Park has welcomed generations of visitors – from ancient Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Tudor ...

Horse Guards Parade is the ceremonial parade ground in St. James's Park and is the scene of Trooping the Colour on the King's official birthday in June. Horse Guards is the building with a clock tower ...

Pomp and circumstance. Buckingham Palace. And a princely pod of pelicans!

You'll find the recently refurbished Pavilion Café at the top of the hill by the Royal Observatory. Built in 1906, this octagonal building is topped by a dovecote with a weather vane depicting Nelson ...

The Mall is a grand processional route in honour of Queen Victoria, which has seen innumerable historic Royal processions including coronations, state openings of Parliament and state visits. During ...

Slow down and smell the roses. Or work up a sweat. Grab a slice of culture or a slice of cake. Watch the birds or take in that famous view from Primrose Hill. There’s something here for everyone. If ...

We are the charity that cares for the most famous collection of urban parks in the world. We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s ...

Share this page on facebook Share this page on twitter Share this page on whatsapp Copy page URL to clipboard Copied Covering over 5,000 acres of historic parkland, the parks provide beautiful green ...

Once upon a time, this park was the private playground of the nobility. Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, ...

Royal Gun Salutes mark special royal occasions. On these days salutes are fired from locations in London and other authorised stations in the United Kingdom and the Union flag is hoisted on government ...